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Lot# 2087 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2087 French India

    Pondichery 1844/1954: Collection on leaves and loose with covers/cards (89), incl. 1847 entire with fine framed "PONDICHERY / Paid / 1 anna" datestamp in red to Bordeaux, 1859 cover with India ½ a. blue used to Karikal, 1867 cover with ½ a. blue and framed "INSUFFICIENT" in black, 1899 cover franked India ½ a. green (5) to Algeria, range of late Victorian and early Edwardian postal stationery usages incl. Sub-Post Office usages in the Bazaar, the Railway Station and at Muthiyalpet, 1906 registration receipt, 1907 and 1910 cards taxed on arrival in Pondichery, 1928 Telegram form, 1942 rare part cover to New York with 2 r., 5 r. and 10 r., 1943 Free French Censored cover to Dire-Duoua etc., also some incoming mail. Condition varies but a useful group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF